Electric iron



1929- J. A. GUYER 1,724,927

ELECTRIC IRON Filed April 26, 1926 bscpiv J1. Gal/ 01,

Patented Aug. 20, 1929.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH A! GUYEB, OF MARION, INDIANA, ASSIGNOB OI ONE-HALF TO HARRY I. ANDERSON, OF MARION, INDIANA.

ELECTRIC IRON.

Application filed April 26, 1926. Serial 'No. 104,595.

This invention particularly relates to electric irons which may be economically manufactured in miniature form.

An important object of the present inventlon is to provide a novel and useful electric iron of such simplifiedconstruction that it can be manufactured cheaply and in a convenient size adapted to be used as an operable toy or as an iron for a travellers kit.

Another object of this invention is to provide a novel and useful iron rest adapted to hold the base of an iron free from a supporting surface when the iron is not in use.

Further objects and advantages will become apparent as the description proceeds.

While I have disclosed in the following description and in the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of my im proved iron, it is obvious that it is susceptible of various modifications and alternative constructions, and it is not my intention to limit the invention to this exact disclosure but to cover in the appended claims all of the various modifications and constructions falling within the scope of the invention.

In the drawings,

Figure 1 is an elevational view of the preferred form of the electric iron.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the iron taken substantially along line 2-2 of Fig. 3, the raised portion of the base being shown in plan.

Fig. 3 shows a section of the iron taken along line 3-43 ofFig. 1. a

. Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 and showing the manner in which the iron, when idle, is supported b the improved iron rest.

Fig. 5 is a p an view on a reduced scale of the iron rest.

In eneral, my invention com ilrises a base, a shefi or cover thereon, and a eating unit located on the base within the shell. An iron rest and a handle for the iron are positioned on the shell, and a single securing means,

holds the various elements in operative relation.

' In the embodiment of my invention shown Y in the drawin the iron comprises a base 6 of the usua relatively triangular shape. Upstanding from the; central portion of the base is a boss 7 substantially similar to the base in shape and Ipreferably formed integrally therewith. ormed on the periphery of the base 6 is a narrow rim or flange 8 which with the boss 7 defines a shallow groove or channel 9.

A hollow shell 10 is positioned upon the base in such manner that the edges of the shell rest in the shallow groove 9 against the inner surface of the rim 8. By this construction, lateral displacement of the shell 10 rela. tive to the base 6 is prevented.

Any suitable type of heating element may As a preferred means of providing an egress for the loose ends of the heating ele* ment from theinterior of the iron, I have shown in Fig. 1a tubular sleeve 14 threaded into an opening in the rear top surface of the shell 10 through which opening and sleeve the wires 11 are led. The wires 11 may be secured against accidental travel through the sleeve 14 by means such as a -Wire clamp 15.

A simplified type of handle, which utilizes the tubular sleeve 14 as a support for one end of the handle is provided. This handle comprises a handpiece 16 of any suitable nonconductor of heat such as wood which is firmly fixed at one end to the tubular sleeve 14. The other end of the hand piece is secured to a. strap 17 which extends downwardly and rearwardly, and which has at its lower end a portion 18 arranged to rest upon the surface of the shell.

Preferably a single means is provided to secure the strap 17 and the shel 10 to the base. As shown in Fig. 3, this means comrises a bolt 19 which is threaded into the boss 7 on the base 6 and which passes through registering openings in the shell and the strap.

An iron rest 20 is also incorporated in the iron assembly by the bolt 19. The iron rest 20, Figs. 3 and 5, consists of a rigid support the hand piece 16 is adapted to raise and hold the base 6 off the sur ace of an ironing board or table.

It is readily apparent that the iron herein disclosed is capa e, because of the simplified construction and small number of pr 'ts, of being cheaply manufactured without materially decreasing the efiiciency of the iron. Hence, the iron may be produced as a miniature iron for use as an operable toy, especially adaptable for use as an iron for travellers.

I claim as my invention:

- ,1. An electric iron comprising, nation, a base, a shell upon said ase, a heating unit within said shell, a tubular member having screw threaded engagement with said shell near the rear end thereof to provide an egress for a part of said heating element, a handle for said iron secured at one end to the upper end of said tubular member, an angular support for the other end of said in combihandle having one portionarranged to space and is said endfrom the shell when the other portion extends centrally from front to rear in overlying abutting relation to saidshell, and a single fastening means extending through said overlying portion and said shell into engagement with said base rigidly to secure said parts in assembled relation.

2. An electric iron comprising, in combination, a base, a shell upon said base, a heating unit within said shell, an o ening in said shell, a tubular sleeve threaded into said opening and providing therewith an egress for a portion of said heating unit, a handle for said iron supported at one end by said sleeve, an iron rest upon said shell, said rest com rising a plate extending outwardly beyon opposite sides of said base, and a single fastening means securing said iron rest, said handle and said shell to said base.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my signature.

JOSEPH A. GUYER. 

